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Causes calendar: May 31 to June 13

May 31

Chefs for Liberty House: Award-winning area chefs prepare a gourmet meal to support the community’s children. The four-course meal is paired with wines from local vineyards and topped off with live and silent auctions, with a focus on food, wine, travel and art from area’s premiere businesses. 5 to 9 p.m., Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE. $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. 503-540-0288, libertyhousecenter.org.

June 2

Hungry for HOST: Fundraiser for Northwest Human Services’ HOST Youth and Family Program, which serves homeless youth. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Walery’s Premium Pizza, 1555 Edgewater St. NW. 503-588-5825, northwesthumanservices.org.

June 3

CASA of Marion County orientation: Through volunteers, CASA of Marion County, Inc. advocates for abused and neglected children who need safe and permanent homes. Learn how you can become a powerful advocate for a child’s voice. Noon to 1 p.m., Broadway Coffeehouse, Monmouth Room 203, 1300 Broadway St. NE. Free. 503-934-1216, casamarionor.org.

June 4

Dine Out for CASA: Participating restaurants in Polk County will donate a percentage to Polk County CASA. All proceeds will go directly to recruiting, training, and supporting court appointed special advocates and the children they serve To find participating restaurants in Polk County call 503-623-9268, ext. 1301 or go to casaofpolkco.com.

June 5

50+ Chicks Show Their Stuff: Showcasing paintings by Center 50+ acrylic painting students. Paintings are available for sale as a fundraiser for The Friends of Center 50+. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE. Paintings range from $15 to $50. 503-588-6303.

Annual Windermere Real Estate Community Service Day: Each year, Windermere Real Estate agents, managers, owners and staff from more than 300 offices across the Western United States gather together and devote their workday to making a positive change in the neighborhoods they serve through local service projects and volunteerism. For this year’s Community Service Day, Windermere’s Salem associates will be painting the hallways and group center at the YMCA. 9 a.m., Salem Family YMCA, 685 Court St. NE. 503-798-6750.

DRAG BINGO Fundraiser: Adults are invited to a DRAG BINGO fundraiser to support our Speakers Bureau that provides trained speakers in schools of all levels and community service programs and The Steven Leider LGBT and HIV+ Student Emergency Fund that provides emergency financial support with rent, utilities and food to college students from Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College to help after they came out with either their sexuality and HIV Status and their parents dropped all financial support. 6 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. $10 suggested donation. 541-752-6322.

June 6

26th annual Fun Run and Health Walk: 5K walk plus 3K, 5K and 10K runs. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Runs start at 9 a.m. Also features music, food, beverages, face painting, bouncy house, keepsakes. Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. $25 ($20 without T-shirt) day of; $40 pre-registration up to 4 people with T-shirts; $50 day of event up to 4 people with T-shirts while supplies last. 503-769-2175, santiamhospital.org.

Silverton Garden Tour: Brochures profiling the unique attributes of each garden and showcasing a map of the tour will be provided upon purchase of a ticket. All proceeds benefit Community Roots Montessori School and the Silverton Garden Club. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations, Silverton. $10; free ages 10 and younger. 541-264-0081, rootedinfood.org.

Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America Golf Tournament: Eighteen holes of golf plus barbecue and charity auction. 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., McNary Golf Club, 155 Mcnary Estates Drive N. $100 per golfer. 503-362-7998, oregonpva.org.

All Fired Up for Art: a“Illuminations” is the theme of the Willamette Art Center’s first art auction benefit. There will be hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, displays about the only community art center in Salem and some of the best art in the Mid-Willamette Valley including pottery, glass and paintings. Music provided by Joel Stevens and Friends. 7 to 9 p.m., Salem Convention Center, Santiam Room, 200 Commercial St. SE. $25. 503-365-3911, willametteartcenter.com.

June 6 and 7

Stamp Out Cancer Crafting Marathon: Crafters can spend the weekend at Runaway Art & Craft Studio stamping, painting, scrap-booking, art journaling. There will be special projects, make and takes and door prizes. Raising money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, 10 a.m., Runaway Art &Craft Studio, 311 Commercial St. NE. $35 per day; $60 for the weekend. 503-881-6270, runawayart.com.

June 7

Flap Jack Family Breakfast’n Bowl: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town & Country Lanes, 3500 River Road N, Keizer. $16 for breakfast/bowling; $9 for breakfast. 503-390-2221, bowlcrazy.com.

June 13

Warbirds Over the West: Grand opening for B-17 Alliance Group restoration and museum site. Museum tours, vintage aircraft, cruise-in, military vehicles, WWII living history, food, music and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., B-17 Alliance Restoration & Museum Site, B-17 Alliance Group Tarmac and the McNary Airfield, 3278 25th St. SE. $10; $25 per family of 4-8. 503-654-6491 ext. 103, b17alliancegroup.com.

Alexia’s Cozy Covers blanket making day: Create blankets of all types for foster children, youth and others in need. Fleece and quilt top kits available for you to sew. Donations of completed quilts, quilt tops, other blankets and blanket making supplies are needed. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salem Evangelical Church, 455 Locust St. NE. Free. 503-576-1775.

Fearless 5K: To raise money for Grace Community Church’s High School Philippines Mission Team. Free Filipino Lunch with registration. 10 a.m. to noon, Dallas City Park, Levens Street, Dallas. $25; $15 ages 12 and younger. $75 for families of 4 or more from the same household. 503-623-4961, my.simplegive.com/f/?k=3LT3IGRLBHFDQPG7

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Marion County Search & Rescue Jeep Patrol: Spaghetti dinner, raffle, silent auction, and search and rescue displays. To celebrate 50 years of service to the residents of Marion County and to raise funds to support our search and rescue mission. 5 to 8 p.m., Scottish Rites Temple, 4090 Commercial St S. $10 donation (includes 1 raffle ticket); $5 donation ages 12 and younger. 503-364-3108, marioncountyjeeppatrol.org.

Snow White: 250 students of American Ballet Academy will perform “Snow White.” Performance includes dancing, costumes, sets and music. Additionally, it will benefit HOST, a Salem area nonprofit program that helps homeless youth. 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. $12 advance; $14 day of show. 503-364-4738, americanballetacademy.net.